Sheridan Lutheran Church

Pastor: Rhonda Bostrom Human Kind | Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Faith Talk Questions: What makes you angry? Really angry? Why is this? When your anger is unchecked, what do you usually do? What actions do you take? Are you at your best in these moments? How does faith in Jesus help you manage your anger? How can you practice being kind, tenderhearted and forgiving to others? Date: 06/06/2021 at...

Pastor: Eric Bostrom Human Kind | Scripture: 1 Corinthians Faith Talk Questions: What was the most memorable part of your High School graduation day? What makes you feel more successful, finances or relationships? When you hear Christ's call to love your neighbor, do you think in terms of feelings or actions? Can you remember when you shared a kind word or action that led to healing? Date: 05/30/2...

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Human Kind | Scripture: Luke 6:27-36 Faith Talk Questions: Would you characterize yourself as someone who has enemies? How hard is it for you to resolve broken relationships? Does being at odds with certain individuals feel “useful” to you? Is anger and/or conflict a source of energy for you? Is it difficult to be kind to others? Do you struggle to share words of praise? Do yo...

Pastor: Michelle Oetken Mother's Day | Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:6-7 Faith Talk Questions: Have you ever experienced kindness from someone you do not know? When have you shared kindness with someone else? What is your favorite act of kindness that you have witnessed someone else share? Who is one person with whom God would like you to share kindness? Date: 05/16/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church,...

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Mother's Day | Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-16 & Romans 8:24-28 Faith Talk Questions: What is your favorite Mother’s Day tradition? Did you feel as though your parents were proud of your achievements? Did living up to their dreams for you feel like pressure to you? Do you ever reflect on how much emphasis our society places on achievement? How do you feel about that? Do yo...

Pastor: Rhonda Bostrom Revealed | Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Faith Talk Questions: What is a favorite “mountain top” experience for you? What made it so special? Studies show that our five senses are heightened in these mountain top moments and our memory increases. How did you experience God’s presence through your senses in this time? As you look to this season of celebrations, how can you pay...

Pastor: Eric Bostrom Revealed | Scripture: John 21:1-14 Faith Talk Questions: Have you ever had a God-moment at work? If so, what did that moment feel like? Do you separate life into holy and unholy categories? Do you like Martin Luther's idea of the priesthood of all believers? How would God describe your job as holy? Date: 04/25/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Revealed | Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 Faith Talk Questions: Has the church ever been there for you when you have been broken? How so? Have you ever found yourself to be ignorant to something, only later to wonder why you had such a hard time understanding? Do you ever feel a “God prompt” or “Spirit nudge?” Talk about what that was like and how it changed you? How often do you tr...

Pastor: Michelle Oetken Revealed | Scripture: John 20:19-29 Faith Talk Questions: In what area of your life do you need to receive the peace of Jesus? Where do you see Jesus in your day to day life at home? What Spiritual disciplines will be a gift to you to help better recognize Jesus? Date: 04/11/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Denial of Death | Scripture: John 20:1-18 Faith Talk Questions: What is your favorite Easter tradition? Has Easter been altered by the pandemic? How much do you avoid uncomfortable conversations? If you could have a conversation with someone who has already died, who would that be? How hard is it for you to hold on to the belief, in the most difficult hardship, that God is goo...

Pastor: Michelle Oetken Denial of Death | Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Faith Talk Questions: What is your favorite memory of Palm Sunday? Do you keep the Palm branch throughout the year? When times get busy, how can you remind yourself to pray? When times get hard, what can you do to read the Bible? Date: 03/28/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Denial of Death | Scripture: Luke 23:32-43 Faith Talk Questions: How many major transitions have you had in your life? How did you handle them? Do you handle major transitions better now than in years past? Do you think about death as a transition or as the end? Most people fear the dying process, do you fear what comes next? Do you have someone close to you who has benefited...

Pastor: Michelle Oetken Denial of Death | Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26 Faith Talk Questions: What is your favorite part of the Spring season? What do you know about Pilate? Where do you see God active in your life? Where in your life do you feel you need the courage or encouragement of our Lord? Date: 03/14/2021 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Denial of Death | Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Faith Talk Questions: Do you appreciate the season of Lent? Why or why not? How much do you like being challenged by new perspectives? Do you expect church to challenge you? Why or why not? Do you think of your life as being special or do you feel very ordinary? How well are you able to distract yourself from your greatest f...

Pastor: Rhonda Bostrom Denial of Death | Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5, 57-67 Faith Talk Questions: Where do you have power and influence in your life? Where do you lack power and influence? Ponder the sacrificial gift of Jesus giving his power up during his last week of life. His love is that great for us. How does this promise strengthen your relationship with Jesus? How can you advocate for someone...

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets | Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, 20-25, 36, 47-50 Faith Talk Questions: How often do you consider your own death? Has the pandemic prompted you to think about this more than before? Has there been a death in your life that caused you great grief? What contributed to the increased level of grieving? Have you been able to find an acceptance of death...

Pastor: Eric Bostrom Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets | Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 & Matthew 7:7-12 Faith Talk Questions: Who are people in your life who are easy to love and who are hard to love? When have you given an honest effort to show love to someone, but the efforts of your love couldn't prevent a negative outcome? The Platinum Rule means loving others the way Jesus loves us. Who is a...

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets | Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20 & 1 Timothy 4:11-16 Faith Talk Questions: What is your favorite Super Bowl Commercial? Are you one who tries to “push the envelope” or live “as close to the line” as possible? Have you ever considered that something can be “not wrong” and also “not wise?” What do you think about Andy Stanley’s concept that “our...

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets | Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-12 & James 4:14b-17 Faith Talk Questions: Do you often find yourself reflecting on the contradictions of life? Would you rather go with the flow, or do you like to reflect on possible obstacles before making a choice? How often do you find a tension that deserves your attention? How important is control to you? Hav...

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets | Scripture: Genesis 39:1-9 & Matthew 6:19-21 Faith Talk Questions: Was there a time when you had to do some serious reflection on who you want to become? Have you ever been influenced in an unexpected way by someone - either by their example or their challenge? How often do you think about your legacy and what story you want to tell about y...

Pastor: Rhonda Bostrom Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets | Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1, 5-10 & Luke 16:10-13 Faith Talk Questions: Trusting in God’s love for you as His precious child, what do you need to admit and be honest about in your life? Are you being honest with yourself? How can you foster curiosity in your life? Especially in those areas where you are resistant to grow or change? What fre...

Pastor: Eric Bostrom Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets | Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 & Romans 12:1-3 Faith Talk Questions: Do you have a decision making process that has been helpful to you in the past? What is one decision you have made that you have regretted later on? When have you been impatient and made a decision too quickly? How did this turn out? How do you ask and invite God to be a part...

Pastor: Greg Bouvier Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets | Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6 & Romans 8:18-28 Faith Talk Questions: Do you have any regrets over the decisions you made in handling 2020? Do any of your New Year’s Resolutions reflect trying to make better decisions in 2021? How much do you attribute your struggles in life to God? Is it harder to believe that God is good when times are tough?...

Pastor: Eric Bostrom What Lies Beneath | Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13 Faith Talk Questions: Do you have one thing you look forward to at Christmas? What brought you the most joy at Christmas when you were younger? How will Covid change your Christmas plans or traditions this year? Date: 12/20/2020 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Pastor: Rhonda Bostrom What Lies Beneath | Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Faith Talk Questions: When have you been brokenhearted? How has love healed you in the past? Identify one issue in your life that needs healing, reflect on how love can help you heal. Commit this to prayer. How can you love deeply this season, especially in this pandemic time? Date: 12/13/2020 at Sheridan Lutheran Church, Li...